Is it permissible for men to use henna for the purpose of treatment?
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The questioner : In some villages, men use henna on their feet, whether for cooling or for other reasons.
The Shaykh : Whether it is what?
The questioner : For cooling or for other reasons.
The Shaykh : Displaying adornment.
The questioner : For cooling.
The Shaykh : For cooling.
The questioner : Or for other reasons, what is the ruling on that?
The Shaykh : The ruling on that is that a man who applies henna to his feet or hands is imitating women, because dyeing the feet and palms with henna is a characteristic of women. And it is known that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 5885 However, if there is a need, there is nothing wrong with it, but he should apply it in a manner that differs from the way women dye, so that it is not thought to be imitation. Yes.
The Shaykh : Whether it is what?
The questioner : For cooling or for other reasons.
The Shaykh : Displaying adornment.
The questioner : For cooling.
The Shaykh : For cooling.
The questioner : Or for other reasons, what is the ruling on that?
The Shaykh : The ruling on that is that a man who applies henna to his feet or hands is imitating women, because dyeing the feet and palms with henna is a characteristic of women. And it is known that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: